Kommentiertes Vorlesungsverzeichnis Wintersemester 2016/2017
Kommentiertes Vorlesungsverzeichnis Wintersemester 2016/2017 |
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| physics611 | Particle Physics Tu 12-14, Th 12-14, HS, IAP The lecture times will be synchronized with those of physics618 on October, 20th 2016 |
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| Instructor(s): | I. Brock | |
| Prerequisites: | BSc Vorlesung physik511 Physik V (Kerne und Teilchen) | |
| Contents: | • Introduction: overview, notations • Basics: kinematics, Lorentz systems, colliders and fixed target experiments • Scattering processes: cross section and lifetime, Fermi's golden rule, phase space, 2- and 3-body decays, Mandelstam variables • Dirac equation, spin and helicity, QED • Interactions and fields • e+e- annihilation • Lepton-p scattering and the quark model • Symmetries and conservation laws • Strong interaction and QCD • Weak interaction • Electroweak unification and Standard Model tests • The Higgs Boson | |
| Literature: | The lecture does not follow a particular book but larger parts will be close to the new book by M. Thomson, "Modern Particle Physics", Cambridge University Press Further useful books are: Halzen, Martin Quarks and Leptons D. Perkins Introduction to High Energy Physics C. Berger Elementarteilchenphysik D. Griffith Introduction to Elementary Particles P. Schmüser Feynman-Graphen und Eichtheorien für Experimentalphysiker | |
| Comments: | This lecture is recommended as the first course for master students interested in (experimental) particle physics. | |
| physics618 | Physics of Particle Detectors Th 14-16, Fr 13-15, HS, HISKP The lecture times will be synchronized with those of physics611 on October, 20th 2016 |
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| Instructor(s): | N. Wermes | |
| Prerequisites: | - electrodynamics - basics of quantum mechanics - elementary knowledge of particle and nuclear physics useful | |
| Contents: | 1. Introduction 2. Sources of Ionizing Radiation 3. Energy Loss of Charged Particles in Matter 4. Ionization Detectors 5. Position Measurement 6. Momentum Measurement 7. Signal Processing and Acquisition 8. Interaction of Photons with Matter 9. Scintillation Detectors 10. Photon Detection 11. Particle Identification 12. Calorimetry 13. Detector Systems | |
| Literature: | H. Kolanoski, N. Wermes; Teilchendetektoren - Grundlagen und Anwendungen" (2016) English Edition will appear early 2018. other Literature K. Kleinknecht; Detectors for Particle Radiation (Cambridge University Press, 2nd ed., 1998) W.R. Leo; Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Physics Experiments (Springer, Berlin, 2nd ed., 1994) C. Grupen, B. Shwartz; Particle Detectors (Cambridge Monographs on Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics and Cosmology, Band 26, 2nd ed., 2008) C. Leroy, P.-G. Rancoita; Principles of Radiation Interaction in Matter and Detection (World Scientific, Singapore, 3rd ed., 2012) W. Blum, W. Riegler, L. Rolandi; Particle Detection with Drift Chambers (Springer, Berlin, 2nd ed., 2008) H. Spieler; Semiconductor detector systems (Oxford University Press, 2005) | |
| Comments: | The course is extended from 3 to 4 hours to be able to cover the content of my book "Teilchendetektoren - Grundlagen und Anwendungen" "Particle Detectors - from fundamentals to applications" in some larger detail. In order to allow participation also to students attending the course "particle physics", the times of both lectures "Particle Physics" and "Physics of Particle Detectors" will be adjusted in the first week of the semester. The lecture covers the in-depth study of the physics processes relevant for modern particle detectors, used e.g. in large-scale experiments at CERN, in smaller scale setups in the laboratory, and in astrophysics or medical applications. The general concepts of different detector types such as trackers, calorimeters or devices used for particle identification are introduced. Basics of detector readout techniques and the acquisition of large amount of data are discussed. This course is relevant for students who whish to major in experimental high energy physics, hadron physics or astro particle physics. It is also useful for students interested in medical imaging detectors. The lecture will be accompanied by a tutorial and laboratory visits. | |
| physics614 | Laser Physics and Nonlinear Optics Tu 10-12, Th 8-10, HS, IAP |
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| Instructor(s): | F. Vewinger | |
| Prerequisites: | Optics, Atomic Physics, Quantum Mechanics | |
| Contents: | - Propagation of Laser Beams, Resonators - Atom Light Interaction - Principles of Lasers, Laser Systems - Properties of Laser Light - Applications of Lasers - Frequency Doubling, Sum and Difference Frequency Generation - Parametric Processes, Four Wave Mixing | |
| Literature: | - P. Miloni, J. Eberly; Lasers (Wiley, New York, 1988) - D. Meschede; Optik, Licht und Laser (Teubner, Wiesbaden, 2005) - F. K. Kneubühl; Laser (Teubner, Wiesbaden, 2005) - J. Eichler, H.J. Eichler; Laser (Springer, Heidelberg, 2003) - R. Boyd; Nonlinear Optics (Academic Press, Boston, 2003) - Y.-R. Shen; The principles of nonlinear optics (Wiley, New York, 1984) | |
| Comments: | The Lecture is suitable for BSc Students beginning with the 5. Semester and for Master-Students. | |
| physics620 | Advanced Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Tu 14-16, We 14-16, HS, IAP |
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| Instructor(s): | F. Vewinger | |
| Prerequisites: | Quantum mechanics Atomic Physics | |
| Contents: | Part 1: Atomic and optical physics (Matter and light) Introduction, overview of the course Reminder of basic atomic structure (including relativistic corrections) Atoms in external fields Interaction of light and matter: electric dipole transitions, selection rules; Magnetic resonance; Ramsey interferometry, atomic clocks, Dissipative light-matter interaction Light forces, optical potentials, Laser cooling Quantisation of light, cavity-QED Part 2: Quantum information processing Basic ideas: qubits, gates Entanglement and quantum algorithms Ion traps Part 3: Molecular Physics Basic molecules: Hydrogen Molecule; Molecular potentials, bound states, collisions Feshbach resonances Part 4: Quantum gases Evaporative cooling Bose-Einstein Condensation; Fundamentals of many-body physics, Optical lattices Ultracold Fermi gases BEC vs. BCS | |
| Literature: | C. Foot, "Atomic Physics" C. Pethick/H. Smith, "Bose-Einstein condensation in dilute atomic gases" L. Pitaevskii/S. Stringari, "Bose-Einstein condensation" L. Nielsen/I. Chuang "Quantum Computation and Quantum Information" | |
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| physics615 | Theoretical Particle Physics Mo 16-18, Tu 16, HS I, PI |
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| Instructor(s): | H.-P. Nilles | |
| Prerequisites: | Relativistic quantum mechanics. Introductory courses in particle physics and quantum field theory are helpful, but not essential. Basics of Group Theory | |
| Contents: | Classical field theory, Gauge theories for QED and QCD, Higgs mechanism, Standard model of strong and electroweak interactions, Grand unification, Nonperturbative aspects of the standard model Physics beyond the standard model | |
| Literature: | Cheng and Li, Gauge theories of elementary particle physics Halzen and Martin: Quarks and Leptons Peskin and Schroeder: An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory Weinberg, The Quantum Theory of Fields I + II | |
| Comments: | The course (both lectures and tutorials) are in English. A condition for participation in the final exam is that 50% of the homework of this class have been solved (not necessarily entirely correctly). The first lecture will take place on Monday, October 17th | |
| physics616 | Theoretical Hadron Physics We 14-17, SR I, HISKP |
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| Instructor(s): | T. Luu, A. Wirzba | |
| Prerequisites: | Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Quantum Theory | |
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| Comments: | A basic knowledge of Quantum Field Theory is useful. | |
| physics617 | Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics We 12, Th 10-12, HS, HISKP |
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| Instructor(s): | C. Kollath | |
| Prerequisites: | Theoretical Physics I-IV | |
| Contents: | This lecture gives an introduction to the theoretical description of the electronic properties of materials. The focus lies on the discussion of the fascinating collective quantum phenomena induced by the interaction between many particles as for example superconductivity and magnetic ordering. Outline: Structure of solids Electrons in a lattice, Bloch theorem, band structure Fermi liquid theory Magnetism Superconductivity Mott insulator transition | |
| Literature: | N. W. Ashcroft and N. D. Mermin, "Solid State Physics" P. W. Anderson, "Basic Notions of Condensed Matter Physics", Addison-Wesley 1997 A. Altland & B. Simons, "Condensed Matter Field Theory", Cambridge University Press 2006 M.P. Marder, "Condensed Matter Physics", John Wiley & Sons J. M. Ziman: "Principles of Solid State Physics", Verlag Harry Deutsch 75 C. Kittel: "Quantum Theory of Solids", J. Wiley 63 | |
| Comments: | This course teaches basic concepts of condensed matter theory. The macroscopic manifestation of quantum mechanics leads to surprising properties of novel materials. | |
| physics719 | BCGS intensive week (Advanced Topics in High Energy Physics) October 10th - 14th |
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| Instructor(s): | E. von Törne | |
| Prerequisites: | For the exercises, basic knowledge of C would be good | |
| Contents: | BCGS Intensive Week, "From Hits to Higgs" - a Discovery Simulation for Physics at the LHC 10-14. October, Conference room-II, Physikalisches Institut Bonn This course will of interest both for students starting their master studies, students who start their master project soon, Ph.D. students from other fields of physics who wish to broaden their horizon. The BCGS intensive week aims at providing a detailed insight of an LHC detector and the experiments that are done with them to address important questions of fundamental physics today. What does one need to know to analyse LHC data? While following these lines, particular emphasis is given to - the scientific and technical requirements of LHC detectors - the physics of tracking and energy detectors - the theoretical background of LHC physics (Standard Model + Higgs physics) - the experimental methods to address these physics questions Of course, not all topics can be addressed to depth within one week. Thus an effort is made that students will receive an overview and understand the most important mechanisms. About half of the course is devoted to a hand-on project which will be organized as a simulation game (planspiel). Participants will use toy data to reconstruct proton proton collisions. Starting from uncalibrated hits we will create our own algorithms and finally search for new physics at the LHC. Students will learn several aspects of C++ and its applications in high energy physics. | |
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| Comments: | The course is an all-day workshop, starting on October 10 at 9:15. Students from Cologne: There is a regional express train at 8:38 from Köln-Süd that brings you to Bonn in time for the lecture. This train is free with your student ticket. | |
| physics732 | Optics Lab 4 to 6 weeks on agreement |
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| Instructor(s): | F. Vewinger, M. Köhl, S. Linden, D. Meschede, M. Weitz | |
| Prerequisites: | BSc | |
| Contents: | The Optics Lab is a 4-6 week long practical training/internship in one of the research groups in Photonics and Quantum Optics, which can have several aspects: - setting up a small experiment - testing and understanding the limits of experimental components - simulating experimental situations Credit points can be obtained after completion of a written report. | |
| Literature: | Will be given by the supervisor | |
| Comments: | For arranging the topic and time of the internship, please contact the group leader of the group you are interested in directly. Please note that a lead time of a few weeks may occur, so contact the group early. In case you are unsure if/where you want to do the optics lab, please contact Frank Vewinger for information. | |
| physics738 | Lecture on Advanced Topics in Quantum Optics Th 10-12, HS, IAP |
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| Instructor(s): | A. Alberti, D. Meschede | |
| Prerequisites: | BSc, Quantum Mechanics | |
| Contents: | The lecture will foster 3 topics: 1 - Fundamental Results and Applications of Cavity QED (CQED) (5 lectures) 2 - Topological States of Matter (5 lectures) 3 - Indistinguishability (4 lectures) | |
| Literature: | - will be given later - | |
| Comments: | 2 hours lecture 1 hour exercises (time slot to be fixed in first lecture) | |
| physics740 | Hands-on Seminar: Experimental Optics and Atomic Physics Mo 9-11, IAP |
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| Dozent(en): | M. Weitz u.M. | |
| Erforderliche Vorkenntnisse: | Optik- und Atomphysik Grundvorlesungen, Quantenmechanik | |
| Inhalt: | Diodenlaser Optische Resonatoren Akustooptische Modulatoren Spektroskopie Radiofrequenztechnik Spannungsdoppelbrechung und vieles mehr | |
| Literatur: | wird gestellt | |
| Bemerkungen: | Vorbesprechung am Montag, den 17.10.16, 9 c.t., Konferenzraum IAP, 3. Stock Wegelerstr. 8 Auf Wunsch der Hörer kann das Hands-on Seminar wegen Überlapp zu anderen Veranstaltungen eventuell auf beispielsweise Freitagvormittag verschoben werden; genaueres in der Vorbesprechung. Seminartermine ab 24.10.16 | |
| physics7501 | Advanced Quantum Field Theory We 10-12, Th 9, SR II, HISKP |
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| Instructor(s): | A. Rusetsky | |
| Prerequisites: | Quantum Mechanics 1+2, Quantum Field theory 1 | |
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| physics753 | Theoretical Particle Astrophysics Mo 12-14, Tu 9, HS, HISKP |
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| Instructor(s): | M. Drees | |
| Prerequisites: | Knowledge of (relativistic) Quantum Mechanics, and basic knowledge of the Standard Model of particle physics, will be assumed. Knowledge of Quantum Field Theory and General Relativity is helpful, but not essential. | |
| Contents: | Application of particle physics to astrophysical and cosmological problems. Emphasis will be on the physics of the early universe, basically the first few seconds (after inflation). | |
| Literature: | Kolb and Turner, "The Early Universe", Addison Wesley V. Mukhanov, Physical foundations of cosmology, Cambridge University Press | |
| Comments: | Particle astrophysics works at the interface of traditional particle physics on the one hand, and astrophysics and cosmology on the other. This field has undergone rapid growth in the last one or two decades, and many fascinating questions remain to be answered. | |
| physics7503 | Selected Topics in Modern Condensed Matter Theory We 14, Fr 12-14, HS I, PI |
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| Instructor(s): | J. Kroha | |
| Prerequisites: | Quantum mechanics I, e.g. physik420 Statistical Physics, e.g. physik521 | |
| Contents: | Over the past few years, research in condensed matter physics has witnessed several novel developments, which are revolutionizing our understanding of many-body systems. Among those developments are - the simulation of many-body problems in ultracold atomic gas systems; - quantum phase transitions as a means for realizing exotic states of matter; - topological aspects of Hilbert space. The course will discuss these developments and provide some of the necessary theoretical techniques. Specific topics are: - Feynman diagram technique; - The method of slave fields for strong interactions; - Phase transitions, critical phenomena, renormalization group method; - Topological structure of the Hilbert space and consequences for the properties condensed matter systems. Topological insulators. | |
| Literature: | R. D. Mattuck, A Guide to Feynman Diagrams in the Many-Body Problem. N. Goldenfeld, Lectures on Phase Transitions and the Renormalization Group. B. A. Bernevig, Topological Insulators and Topological Superconductors. | |
| Comments: | The topics of this course are coordinated such that it can be taken in parallel to physics617 (Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics). | |
| physics772 | Physics in Medicine: Fundamentals of Analyzing Biomedical Signals Mo 10-12, We 12, SR I, HISKP |
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| Instructor(s): | G. Ansmann, K. Lehnertz | |
| Prerequisites: | Bachelor | |
| Contents: | Introduction to the theory of nonlinear dynamical systems - regularity, stochasticity, deterministic chaos, nonlinearity, complexity, causality, (non-)stationarity, fractals - selected examples of nonlinear dynamical systems and their characteristics (model and real world systems) - selected phenomena (e.g. noise-induced transition, stochastic resonance, self-organized criticality) Time series analysis - linear methods: statistical moments, power spectral estimates, auto- and cross-correlation function, autoregressive modeling - univariate and bivariate nonlinear methods: state-space reconstruction, dimensions, Lyapunov exponents, entropies, determinism, synchronization, interdependencies, surrogate concepts, measuring non-stationarity Applications - nonlinear analysis of biomedical time series (EEG, MEG, EKG) | |
| Literature: | M. Priestley: Nonlinear and nonstationary time series analysis, London, Academic Press, 1988. H.G. Schuster: Deterministic chaos: an introduction. VCH Verlag Weinheim; Basel; Cambridge, New York, 1989 E. Ott: Chaos in dynamical systems. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge UK, 1993 H. Kantz, T. Schreiber T: Nonlinear time series analysis. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge UK, 2nd ed., 2003 A. Pikovsky, M. Rosenblum, J. Kurths: Synchronization: a universal concept in nonlinear sciences. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge UK, 2001 | |
| Comments: | Beginning: Mon, Oct 17, 10:00 ct | |
| physics774 | Electronics for Physicists Tu 14, We 10-12, HS, HISKP |
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| Instructor(s): | P.-D. Eversheim, C. Honisch | |
| Prerequisites: | Elektronikpraktikum | |
| Contents: | One of the "classic" abilities of an experimentalist is to build those instruments himself he needs but can not get otherwise. In this context the knowledge of electronics - in view of the growing electronics aided acquisition and control of experiments - becomes a key skill of an experimentalist. The intention of this lecture is to enable the students by means of exemplary experiments to work out concepts to solutions for given problems. A focus of this lecture is to show that many of these solutions or concepts to solutions, respectively, are used in other fields of physics too (quantum mechanics, optics, mechanics, acoustics, . . .). At the end of this lecture, the student should: i) have an overview over the most common parts in electronics. ii) be concious about the problems of handling electronic parts and assemblies. iii) understand the concepts that allow an analysis and synthesis of the dynamic properties of systems. | |
| Literature: | 1) The Art of Electronics by Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill, Cambridge University Press - ”The practitioners bible” - 2) Elektronik für Physiker by K.-H. Rohe, Teubner Studienbücher - A short review in analogue electronics - 3) Laplace Transformation by Murray R. Spiegel, McGraw-Hill Book Company - A book you really can learn how to use and apply Laplace Transformations - 4) Entwurf analoger und digitaler Filter by Mildenberger, Vieweg - Applications of Laplace Transformations in analogue electronics - 5) Aktive Filter by Lutz v. Wangenheim, Hüthig - Comprehensive book on OP-Amp applications using the Laplace approach - 6) Mikrowellen by A.J.Baden Fuller, Vieweg - The classic book on RF and microwaves basics - 7) Physikalische Grundlagen der Hochfrequenztechnik by Meyer / Pottel Vieweg - An interesting approach to explain RF behaviour by acoustic analogies - | |
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| physics776 | Physics in Medicine: Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tu 14-16, Th 16, SR II, HISKP |
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| Instructor(s): | T. Stöcker | |
| Prerequisites: | Lectures Experimental Physics I-III (physik111-physik311) | |
| Contents: | - Theory and origin of nuclear magnetic resonance (QM and semiclassical approach) - Spin dynamics, T1 and T2 relaxation, Bloch Equations and the Signal Equation - Gradient echoes and spin echoes and the difference between T2 and T2* - On- and off-resonant excitation and the slice selection process - Spatial encoding by means of gradient fields and the k-space formalism - Basic imaging sequences and their basic contrasts, basic imaging artifacts - Hardware components of an MRI scanner, accelerated imaging with multiple receiver - Computation of signal amplitudes in steady state sequences - The ultra-fast imaging sequence EPI and its application in functional MRI - Basics theory of diffusion MRI and its application in neuroimaging | |
| Literature: | - T. Stöcker: Scriptum zur Vorlesung - E.M. Haacke et al, Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Physical Principles and Sequence Design, John Wiley 1999 - M.T. Vlaardingerbroek, J.A. den Boer, Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Theory and Practice, Springer - Z.P. Liang, P.C. Lauterbur, Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Signal Processing Perspective, SPIE 1999 | |
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| physics652 | Seminar Photonics/Quantum Optics Mo 14-16, HS, IAP |
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| Instructor(s): | D. Meschede | |
| Prerequisites: | Bachelor education in physics, espcially quantum physics | |
| Contents: | Seminar description: This seminar will be about how quantum mechanics can be applied to modern research problems in the field of atomic, molecular, condensed matter and laser physics. In this research field, a strong theoretical and experimental/technical knowledge is required, which is why this seminar will cover both quantum theory and experimental quantum physics. The seminar will be based on the book “The quantum mechanics solver” by J.-L. Basdevant and J. Dalibard (provided). In this book, each chapter gives a theoretical and experimental overview of selected topics (see below), including exercise questions. This provides a solid base for further exploration of the topic. Seminar attendees are required to select and present one of these topics in a 45min talk (+ discussions) and to actively contribute in discussions during the seminar. The preparation of the talk will require to recall the required theoretical background by solving the exercise questions as well as to understand experimental observations and techniques used. We will explicitly support the use of computer algebra systems (i.e. Mathematica) for preparing solutions and simulations. Furthermore, own literature research (research paper, books, …) will be required in order to set the chosen topic into context with more recent experiments in this research field. Examples from the table of contents: Particles and Atoms Neutrino Oscillations, Atomic Clocks, Neutron Interferometry, Spectroscopic Measurement on a Neutron Beam, Analysis of a Stern-Gerlach Experiment, Measuring the Electron Magnetic Moment Anomaly, Decay of a Tritium Atom, The spectrum of Positronium, The Hydrogen Atom in Crossed Fields, Energy Loss of Ions in Matter. Quantum Entanglement and Measurement The EPR Problem and Bell’s inequality, Schrödingers Cat, Quantum Cryptography, Direct Observation of Field Quantization, Ideal Quantum Measurement, The Quantum Eraser, A Quantum Thermometer. Complex Systems Exact Results for the Three-Body Problem, Properties of a Bose-Einstein Condensate, Magnetic Excitons, A Quantum Box, Colored Molecular Ions, Hyperfine Structure in Electron Spin Resonance, Probing Matter with Positive Muons, Quantum Reflection of Atoms from a Surface, Laser Cooling and Trapping, Bloch Oscillations. | |
| Literature: | “The quantum mechanics solver” by J.-L. Basdevant and J. Dalibard, (Springer, Heidelberg 2000) ** available from the library as an e-book ** available at the IAP library (on shelf) | |
| Comments: | Technical Organization: - Participants freely choose a topic from the book by Basdevant/Dalibard (one topic/participant) - At least 5 weeks of preparation with guidance by the lecturers are expected - 45 min talks will present the concept, a problem, and an experimental verification - A 2-page summary is requested for completion of the course before the end of the term Credits: 4 cps on successful completion | |
| physics655 | Computational Physics Seminar on Analyzing Biomedical Signals Mo 14-16, SR I, HISKP |
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| Instructor(s): | K. Lehnertz, B. Metsch | |
| Prerequisites: | Bachelor, basics of programming language (e.g., Fortran, C, C++, Pascal) | |
| Contents: | - time series: chaotic model systems, noise, autoregressive processes, real world data - generating time series: recursive methods, integration of ODEs - statistical properties of time series: higher order moments, autocorrelation function, power spectra, corsscorrelation function - state-space reconstruction (Takens theorem) - characterizing measures: dimensions, Lyapunov-exponents, entropies, testing determinism (basic algorithms, influencing factors, correction schemes) - testing nonlinearity: making surrogates, null hypothesis tests, Monte-Carlo simulation - nonlinear noise reduction - measuring synchronisation and interdependencies | |
| Literature: | - H. Kantz, T. Schreiber T: Nonlinear time series analysis. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge UK, 2nd ed., 2003 - A. Pikovsky, M. Rosenblum, J. Kurths: Synchronization: a universal concept in nonlinear sciences. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge UK, 2001 - WH. Press, BP. Flannery, SA. Teukolsky, WT. Vetterling: Numerical Recipes: The Art of Scientific Computing. Cambridge University Press - see also: http://www.mpipks-dresden.mpg.de/~tisean/ and http://www.nr.com/ | |
| Comments: | Location: Seminarraum I, HISKP Time: Mo 14 - 16 and one lecture to be arranged Beginning: Mo October 24 (preliminary discussion) | |
| 6818 | Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe: Polarisiertes Target / Laboratory in the Research Group: Polarized Target (D/E) http://polt05.physik.uni-bonn.de pr, ganztägig, Dauer n. Vereinb., PI |
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| Instructor(s): | H. Dutz, S. Goertz u.M. | |
| Prerequisites: | Basics in Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics and Solid State Physics. | |
| Contents: | The intention is to provide an overview about the research topics of the working group to the participating students within 4 weeks. Introduction to the following research activities: Development of dedicated target cryostats, development of new types of so called internal superconducting magnets, research and diagnostics on new polarizable target materials, improvements in the field of NMR techniques for polarization measurement. Students will have the oportunity to work on a small research project by their own and to give a final report to the group members. | |
| Literature: | The lectures does not follow a particular text book. Recommendations on background literature will be provided during the course. | |
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| 6821 | Research Internship / Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe (SiLab): Detector Development: Semiconductor pixel detectors, pixel sensors, FPGAs and ASIC Chips (Design and Testing) (D/E) (http://hep1.physik.uni-bonn.de), whole day, ~4 weeks, preferred during off-teaching terms, by appointment, PI |
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| Instructor(s): | F. Hügging, H. Krüger, E. von Törne, N. Wermes u.M. | |
| Prerequisites: | Lecture on detectors and electronics lab course (E-Praktikum) | |
| Contents: | Research Internship: Students shall receive an overview into the activities of a research group: here: Development of Semiconductor Pixel Detectors and Micro-Electronics | |
| Literature: | will be handed out | |
| Comments: | early application necessary | |
| 6822 | Research Internship / Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe: Proton-Proton-Collisions at the LHC (D/E) (http://hep1.physik.uni-bonn.de) lab, whole day, ~4 weeks, preferred during off-teaching terms, by appointment, PI |
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| Instructor(s): | M. Cristinziani, J. Kroseberg, T. Lenz, E. von Törne, N. Wermes | |
| Prerequisites: | Lecture(s) on Particle Physics | |
| Contents: | Within 4 weeks students receive an overview/insight of the research carried out in our research group. Topics: Analyses of data taken with the ATLAS Experiment at the LHC especially: Higgs and Top physics, tau-final states and b-tagging The exact schedule depends on the number of applicants appearing at the same time. | |
| Literature: | will be handed out | |
| Comments: | Early application is required Contacts: E. von Törne, T. Lenz, M. Cristinziani, J. Kroseberg, N. Wermes | |
| 6823 | Research Internship / Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe: Analysis of proton-proton (ATLAS) collisions. pr, all day, 3-4 weeks, preferably in the semester break, Applications to brock@physik.uni-bonn.de, PI |
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| Instructor(s): | I. Brock u.M. | |
| Prerequisites: | Introductory particle physics course | |
| Contents: | Introduction to the current research activities of the group (physics analysis with data from ATLAS (LHC) and ZEUS (HERA)), introduction to data analysis techniques for particle reactions, opportunity for original research on a topic of own choice, with concluding presentation to the group. | |
| Literature: | Working materials will be provided. | |
| Comments: | The course aims to give interested students the opportunity for practical experience in our research group and to demonstrate the application of particle physics experimental techniques. Depending on the students' preferences the course will be given in German or in English. | |
| 6824 | Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe: Detektorentwicklung und Teilchenphysik an einem Elektron-Positron-Linearcollider / Laboratory in the Research Group: Detector Development and Particle Physics at an Electron-Positron Linear Collider (D/E) pr, ganztägig, ca. 4 Wochen n. Vereinb., vorzugsweise in den Semesterferien, PI |
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| Instructor(s): | K. Desch, P. Bechtle | |
| Prerequisites: | Vorlesungen über Teilchenphysik | |
| Contents: | In einem 4 wöchigen Praktikum wird den Studierenden die Möglichkeit gegeben anhand eines eigenen kleinen Projektes einen Einblick in die Arbeitsweise der experimentellen Hochenergiephysik zu bekommen. Themen werden bei der Vorbesprechung vereinbart. Möglichkeiten (Beispiele): - Simluation von Prozessen am International Linear Collider - Messungen an einer Zeitprojektionskammer | |
| Literature: | wird ausgegeben | |
| Comments: | Eine frühe Anmeldung ist erwünscht bei Prof. Desch, Dr. P. Bechtle oder Dr. J. Kaminski | |
| 6826 | Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe: Neurophysik, Computational Physics, Zeitreihenanalyse pr, ganztägig, ca. 4 Wochen, n. Vereinb., HISKP u. Klinik für Epileptologie |
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| Instructor(s): | K. Lehnertz u.M. | |
| Prerequisites: | basics of programming language (e.g. C, C++, Pascal, Python) | |
| Contents: | This laboratory course provides insight into the current research activities of the Neurophysics group. Introduction to time series analysis techniques for biomedical data, neuronal modelling, cellular neural networks. Opportunity for original research on a topic of own choice, with concluding presentation to the group. | |
| Literature: | Working materials will be provided. | |
| Comments: | Contact: Prof. Dr. K. Lehnertz email: klaus.lehnertz@ukb.uni-bonn.de | |
| 6833 | Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe: Aufbau und Test optischer und spektroskopischer Experimente, Erstellung von Simulationen / Laboratory in the Research Group: Setup and Testing of Optical and Spectroscopical Experiments, Simulation Programming (D/E) pr, ganztägig, Dauer ca. 4-6 Wochen, n. Vereinb., IAP |
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| Instructor(s): | D. Meschede u.M. | |
| Prerequisites: | Two years of physics studies (undergraduate/ bachelor program) | |
| Contents: | Practical training in the research group can have several aspects: --- setting up a small experiment --- testing and understanding the limits of experimental components --- simulating experimental situations --- professional documentation The minimum duration is 30 days, or 6 weeks. | |
| Literature: | will be individually handed out | |
| Comments: | Projects are always available. See our website. | |
| 6834 | Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe: Vorbereitung und Durchführung optischer und atomphysikalischer Experimente, Mitwirkung an Forschungsprojekten der Arbeitsgruppe / Laboratory in the Research Group: Preparation and conduction of optical and atomic physics experiments, Participation at research projects of the group (D/E) pr, ganztägig, 2-6 Wochen n. Vereinb., IAP |
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| Dozent(en): | M. Weitz u.M. | |
| Erforderliche Vorkenntnisse: | Optik und Atomphysik Grundvorlesungen, Quantenmechanik | |
| Inhalt: | Studenten soll frühzeitig die Möglichkeit geboten werden, an aktuellen Forschungsthemen aus dem Bereich der experimentellen Quantenoptik mitzuarbeiten: Ultrakalte atomare Gase, Bose-Einstein-Kondensation, kollektive photonische Quanteneffekte. Die genaue Themenstellung des Praktikums erfolgt nach Absprache. | |
| Literatur: | wird gestellt | |
| Bemerkungen: | Homepage der Arbeitsgruppe: http://www.iap.uni-bonn.de/ag_weitz/ | |
| astro841 | Radio astronomy: tools, applications, and impacts Tu 16, Th 16-18, Raum 0.012, AIfA Exercises arranged by appointment |
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| Instructor(s): | U. Klein | |
| Prerequisites: | introduction to astronomy, electrodynamics, interstellar medium | |
| Contents: | 1. Introduction history astrophysics and radio astronomy 2. Single-dish telescopes Cassegrain and Gregory foci geometries and ray tracing antenna diagrams antenna parameters 3. Fourier optics Fourier transform aperture – farfield relations spatial frequencies and filtering power pattern convolution and sampling resolving power 4. Influence of earth’s atmosphere ionosphere, troposphere plasma frequency Faraday rotation refraction, scintillation absorption / emission radiation transport 5. Receivers total-power and heterodyne systems system temperature antenna temperature, sensitivity Dicke-, correlation receiver amplifiers hot-cold calibration 6. Wave propagation in conductors coaxial cables, waveguides matching, losses quasi optics 7. Backend continuum, IF-polarimeter spectroscopy filter spectrometer autocorrelator acousto-optical spectrometer pulsar backend 8. mm and submm techniques telescope parameters and observables atmosphere, calibration, chopper wheel error beam SIS receivers bolometers 9. Single-dish observing techniques on-off, cross-Scan, Raster continuous mapping, OTF, fast scanning frequency-switching, wobbling technique 10. Data analysis sampling theorem spectroscopy multi-beam observations image processing, data presentation 11. Interferometry basics aperture - image plane complex visibility delay tracking fringe rotation sensitivity 12. Imaging Fourier inversion cleaning techniques self-calibration zero-spacing correction 13. VLBI station requirements processor calibration and imaging retarded baselines geodesy 14. Spectroscopy XF and FX correlation data cubes 15. Polarimetry cross dipoles circular feeds spurious polarization 16. Future developments and science projects, telescopes LOFAR, SKA, ALMA, SOFIA, Planck impacts: ISM, IGM, cosmology ... | |
| Literature: | Lecture Notes (fully spelled-out text, for free, handed out in the class) | |
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| astro8503 | Radio and X-Ray Observations of Dark Matter and Dark Energy Fr 13-15, Raum 0.008, AIfA Exercises/lab course arranged by appointment |
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| Instructor(s): | T. Reiprich, Y. Zhang | |
| Prerequisites: | Introduction to astronomy. | |
| Contents: | Introduction into the evolution of the universe and the theoretical background of dark matter and dark energy tests. Optical, radio, and X-ray studies of clusters of galaxies. Cosmic microwave background. HI observations prior and during the epoch of re-ionization. High redshift supernovae. Sunyaev-Zeldovich effect. LOFAR/SKA technology and observations. Warm Hot Intergalactic medium. Cosmology with clusters of galaxies. | |
| Literature: | The lecture notes will be distributed during the course. | |
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| astro8531 | The Physics of Dense Stellar Systems Mo 15-18, Raum 0.012, AIfA Exercises arranged by appointment |
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| Instructor(s): | P. Kroupa | |
| Prerequisites: | Vordiploma or BSc in physics | |
| Contents: | Stars form in groups or clusters that are far denser than galactic fields. Understanding the dynamical processes within these dense stellar systems is therefore important for understanding the properties of stellar populations of galaxies. The contents of this course are: Fundamentals of stellar dynamics: distribution function, collisionless Boltzmann equation, Jeans equations, Focker-Planck equation, dynamical states, relaxation, mass segregation, evaporation, ejection, core collapse. Formal differentiation between star clusters and galaxies. Binary stars as energy sinks and sources. Star-cluster evolution. Cluster birth, violent relaxation. Birth of dwarf galaxies. Galactic field populations. | |
| Literature: | 1) Lecture notes will be provided. 2) J. Binney, S. Tremaine: Galactic Dynamics (Princeton University Press 1988) 3) D. Heggie, P. Hut: The gravitational million-body problem (Cambridge University Press 2003) 4) Initial Conditions for Star Clusters: http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2008LNP...760..181K 5) The stellar and sub-stellar IMF of simple and composite populations: http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2011arXiv1112.3340K 6) The universality hypothesis: binary and stellar populations in star clusters and galaxies: http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2011IAUS..270..141K | |
| Comments: | Aims: To gain a deeper understanding of stellar dynamics, and of the birth, origin and properties of stellar populations and the fundamental building blocks of galaxies. See the webpage for details. Start: Monday, 17.10.2016, 15:15 | |
| astro856 | Quasars and Microquasars Th 13-15, Raum 0.01, MPIfR |
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| Instructor(s): | M. Massi | |
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| Contents: | Stellar-mass black holes in our Galaxy mimic many of the phenomena seen in quasars but at much shorter timescales. In these lectures we present and discuss how the simultaneous use of multiwavelength observations has allowed a major progress in the understanding of the accretion/ejection phenomenology. 1. Microquasars and Quasars Definitions Stellar evolution, white dwarf, neutron star, BH 2. Accretion power in astrophysics Nature of the mass donor: Low and High Mass X-ray Binaries Accretion by wind or/and by Roche lobe overflow Eddington luminosity Mass function: neutron star or black hole ? 3. X-ray observations Temperature of the accretion disc and inner radius Spectral states Quasi Periodic Oscillations (QPO) 4. Radio observations Single dish monitoring and VLBI Superluminal motion (review, article) Doppler Boosting Synchrotron radiation Plasmoids and steady jet 5. AGN | |
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| Comments: | http://www3.mpifr-bonn.mpg.de/staff/mmassi/#microquasars1 | |
| 6957 | IMPRS-Seminar Mo 13-14, MPIfR, HS 0.01 |
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| Instructor(s): | R. Mauersberger | |
| Prerequisites: | Doctoral candidate in Astronomy | |
| Contents: | In this seminar, doctoral candidates give 20 min. status reports on their thesis work about once a year. A presentation is followed by a scientific discussion. All participants provide feedback on the presentation technique using a standardized format. | |
| Literature: | J. Kuchner: Marketing for Scientists, Island Press | |
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| 6952 | Seminar on theoretical dynamics Fr 14-16, Raum 3.010, AIfA |
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| Instructor(s): | P. Kroupa, J. Pflamm-Altenburg | |
| Prerequisites: | Diploma/masters students and upwards | |
| Contents: | Formation of planetray and stellar systems Stellar populations in clusters and galaxies Processes governing the evolution of stellar systems | |
| Literature: | Current research papers. | |
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| 6954 | Seminar on galaxy clusters Th 15-17, Raum 0.006, AIfA |
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| Instructor(s): | T. Reiprich, Y. Zhang | |
| Prerequisites: | Introduction to astronomy. | |
| Contents: | The students will report about up to date research work on galaxy clusters based on scientific papers. | |
| Literature: | Will be provided. | |
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| 6961 | Seminar on stars, stellar systems, and galaxies Di 16-17:30, Raum 3.010, AIfA |
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| Instructor(s): | P. Kroupa, J. Pflamm-Altenburg | |
| Prerequisites: | 10th semester and upwards | |
| Contents: | Current research problems | |
| Literature: | Current research papers | |
| Comments: | Students and postdocs meet once a week for a presentation and discussion of a relevant recent and published research results. | |